This Lake Renegade 250 is based on my previous version for FS2002. Since that one was uploaded, I continuously made revisions and tweaked the performance. Once FS2004 came out, I decided to take my latest version, fix it up to work in FS2004, and release it again. I now consider all earlier versions obsolete.

INSTALLATION

Just move the entire Lake Renegade folder into the Aircraft folder of FS9. Then go fly. But PLEASE pull up the kneeboard and look through the reference page. This will tell you the right way to fly the plane and covers all the things like how to make the pilot show and how to open the doors.

FS2004 CHANGES

The biggest improvement is in the VC. Gauges are now selectable. You can tune the radios and set vor courses right from the VC. I added all of the electrical switches from the 182 and these are now functional. You do not need to switch to the 2D panel of pull up any other panels. The FS2004 gps is available now. The panel is also lit up at night, although it is not a realistic lighting effect. At least you can see the panel in the dark.

The 2D panel has not been touched and I no longer support it (I guess I never did). If you want a good 2D panel, search through Avsim. Or go ahead and modify it any way you want.

Several adjustments were made in the cfg file, based on perceived differences in FS2004 and also my experience with the plane. FS2004 is very demanding of computer resources, and my machine is really not up to it, so I don't know if the plane will perform differently for your hardware setup. Feel free to experiment with it.

The chrome parts showed up ok as long as aircraft reflections is checked. The landing light works but it does not light up the runway. It also does not show up in the VC. Maybe someday I will fix that.

EFFECTS

Default effects are used for now. Special wake effects, splash sounds, and ground roll sounds were available for FS2002, and I see no reason why they should not work now. If you have them, back up your originals and then copy them over. Otherwise, search at Avsim.

RSDG MODEL

After release of my FS2002 version, several people expressed an interest in repaints and different panels. I was unable to help out at the time, so I turned the original model over to the RSDG group. These talented guys did a commendable job of making several repaints and panels, including turbo and Seawolf versions of the plane. An FS2004 update will likely be out soon. If you want 2D panels or want to do repaints, this is the plane to get.

CREDITS

The sound file is the same one by Aaron Swindle. I modified the sound levels of a couple of the files just to suit my own tastes.

RESTRICTIONS

Mostly none so long as it remains freeware. I don't care how many sites it gets uploaded to. Make all the repaints you want. You don't have to ask. Just mention me in the credits. My reward is seeing people enjoy this plane.

Thanks,
John L. Woodward
August 2003
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